Private nonprofit · Mostly bachelor's degrees · Large city
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii. 2,392 undergraduates. Admits 86% of applicants.
43%Graduation rate12 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$34,758Average net price per year75% above the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$64,656Median earnings 10 years after starting10% above the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$19,500Median debt at graduation10% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($19,500) equals 30% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($64,656).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $36,734.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 56% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $51,602 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $64,656 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
61 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 25 | $103,868 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 0 | $84,754 | $100,338 | — |
| Social Work | 14 | $58,707 | $64,434 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | $62,646 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 43 | $56,757 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 15 | $47,534 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 18 | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 7 | — | — | — |
| Marine Sciences | 14 | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 6 | — | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 7 | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 13 | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 9 | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 8 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 2 | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 1 | — | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 4 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 14 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 117 | — | $68,210 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 9 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 14 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
86%Admission rate
1,111Average SAT of admitted students
19–27ACT middle 50%
15:1Students per faculty member
25%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
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Quick answers
- How much does Hawaii Pacific University cost per year?
- The average net price at Hawaii Pacific University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $34,758 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Hawaii Pacific University graduates earn?
- Former Hawaii Pacific University students earn a median of $64,656 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Hawaii Pacific University?
- 43% of Hawaii Pacific University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Hawaii Pacific University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Hawaii Pacific University is $19,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
